It’s About Those Bugs Living in You…
I know of some people who are extremely averse to micro-organisms. Paranoid even! They say these are disease-bearing, illness-causing entities that should be eradicated. They have a cleanser for every surface – living or otherwise. But is it wise to declare an all-out war against microbes? I’m asking because, well, bacteria and fungi are actually […]
Varicose Veins: Here’s What You Can Do About Them
Varicose veins are unsightly, unappealing, and downright unattractive. But the problem is more than just aesthetics. These distended, tortuous veins are actually painful and may even lead to other health problems. A burning or throbbing pain that is worsened by inactivity is a characteristic of varicose veins. The lower legs and ankles may also swell. […]
Inspiring and Uplifting: 25 Positive Things To Say To Your Child
Exercise caution in your conversations with your child, as words carry lasting effects. Demonstrating love and respect is essential. You are indeed fortunate to have these twenty-five positive things to say to your child at your disposal. Embracing the remarkable power of positive communication can genuinely transform your parent-child relationship and shape your child’s growth. […]
We’ve been treating ALL fats like an enemy…and we’re wrong!
They were wrong. Whoever told you all forms of fat are bad for the health was wrong. I know it’s pretty hard to believe. All our lives we’ve been told that fats are unhealthy. We’ve been treating fats like an enemy when we really shouldn’t have. In fact, dietitians and doctors nowadays are singing the […]
Are You Using These 17 Boring Words?
As always, I walked my dogs yesterday. Except that it’s more a stroll since they stop constantly to smell the ‘next best thing’. I happened to pass two roadside workers who were chatting. Perhaps they were talking, conversing or, more probably, whinging. I say that (or perhaps decry or profess it) because every second word […]
8 Apps That Should NOT Be on Your Child’s Device–NOT Recommended!
Have you checked your child’s phone and/or tablet lately? I have two teenage sons. I used to just let them use their phones any way they wanted. They’re good kids. I never really saw the need to check and monitor their usage – until something happened. I accidentally glanced at my eldest son’s phone screen […]
A Slice of Island Life – Town Trips
I live in the San Juan Islands. Look to the east of Vancouver Island, 20 miles south of downtown Vancouver and 30 miles north of Seattle. That’s home. A friend asked me the other day where ‘town’ is. I answered, Anacortes. It’s about seven miles to the south – seven long miles across mostly stormy […]
Saving our Kids from the Nanny State
There are so many laws surrounding play safety! Are we helping or are we raising kids who are “too careful”? Are our kids ‘wrapped in cotton wool’, afraid to take risks? Are we really preparing them for the real world? We live in a nanny state. There are laws for everything. And we live in […]
Want that job? Quit smoking!
Most western countries have banned smoking in the workplace. But those same countries typically give smokers special rights to indulge their habit during working hours. ‘ Last year, a Japanese marketing firm gave its non-smoking workers an extra six days of paid leave a year. The non-smoking employees argued – obviously successfully – that their smoking colleagues […]
The Ketogenic Diet: Is the Hype Worth a Try?
It’s ‘new’ and lots of people are raving about it, but is it for you? Will it really help you get back that body you once had? Let’s face it, these past few years, people have been introduced to many and various ways to help achieve their health and fitness goals: taking pills, following a […]